PENNSYLVANIA—A recent study conducted at Pennsylvania State University and published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) found that adding peanuts to your diet could help improve your heart health.
The study analyzed a group of participants; they were randomly divided into two groups. One group was told to add peanuts to their meals, while the other group did not add any peanuts to their meals.
The team found that those who consumed peanuts saw an improvement in their blood flow, which in turn leads to improved heart function.
According to lead researcher, Xiaoran Liu:
"Previous studies have shown that individuals who consume peanuts more than two times a week have a lower risk of coronary heart disease. This study indicates that the protective effect of peanut consumption could be due, in part, to its beneficial effect on artery health."
The researchers also noted the importance of being aware of the amount of calories found in peanuts. They must replace other food sources of calories when added to a diet, such as potato chips or French fries.
If you are interested in improving your heart health, you might want to consider adding peanuts to your daily meals.
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